Presents a proactive approach to environmental management. This book includes case studies from a variety of ecosytems to illustrate the concepts covered and classify three critical issues in ecotoxicology: fate, effect, and risk. It provides a wider perspective on ecosystem health, utilizing biology, chemistry, geology, geography, and economics.

The new approach to ecoscience is proactive. Integrated Assessment of Ecosystem Health aggressively broadens ecotoxicology into a wider-ranging and more effective manner of preserving our environment. The book advocates a wider approach to environmental science, utilizing biology, chemistry, geology, geography, economics, engineering, planning, political science and more.